Month: February 2017 Archives


MondayFebruary 27, 2017

Flu widespread in West Virginia at close of February

State Health Officer says a third of flu outbreaks reported, thus far, have been in school settings.

Satisfaction being found with DMV online renewal

Commissioner Pat Reed says more and more are choosing to renew online--which is helping alleviate congestion in DMV regional office.

SundayFebruary 26, 2017

New DEP chief hears a lot from trade groups during first weeks in office

Austin Caperton says industry wants to know how long it takes to issue permits.

Where do we stand on the budget? Well, it’s complicated

With three or four approaches to state budget, problem could be settling on one.

Late surge carries West Virginia to fourth straight win

Darius Hill's two-run homer in the eighth put the Mountaineers ahead in a 4-1 win over Ball State.

Listen: High School Basketball Roundup – Week 8

A 30 minute feature of high school basketball around the state with Fred Persinger.

One person, two firefighters injured in Jefferson County fire

It is not known at this time how the fire started.

Milton Water Company issues boil water advisory following water line break

There is a water line break at the intersection of Newmans Branch Road and U.S. Route 60.

Ohio carjacking suspect in custody after arrest near Charleston

One officer injured as result of crash during chase.

Buffalo Creek Disaster 45 years ago

125 people killed in coal slurry flood.

Senate passes bill to give judges option of ordering 7 years probation

Supporters say addition would help in some restitution cases.

SaturdayFebruary 25, 2017

High school wrestling state tournament results

Independence wins a fourth straight AA/A state wrestling championship.

Girls basketball gallery: Huntington beats Spring Valley for sectional title

Class AAA No. 1 Huntington defeated Spring Valley 79-48 for the Region 4, Section 2 title.

Cowgirls hold off West Virginia women, 67-63

West Virginia nearly wiped out an 11-point deficit in the final three minutes, but Karli Wheeler's four free throws helped Oklahoma State hang on Saturday night.

Now some legislators are wearing ‘knucklehead’ label with pride

Delegate Gary Howell distributes lapel pins to his peers.

Bat-crazy West Virginia routs No. 18 Coastal Carolina 22-9

West Virginia hit six homers and nearly matched the school record with 29 hits during a Saturday's romp.

Mountaineers use late bump to nudge past TCU, 61-60

A controversial foul on the Frogs with 4.8 seconds left sent Daxter Miles to the free-throw line for the game-winner.

Photo gallery: West Virginia edges Frogs by a whistle, 61-60

Images from Saturday's Big 12 game between No. 12 West Virginia and TCU

Westside riding late-season push as sectional play begins

Westside has won 9 of 10 heading into postseason action.